Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨323 (£3.16) | £10 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨267 (£2.61) | £5.65 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (£1.59) | £4.17 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (£0.49) | £0.73 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 (£0.64) | £2.75 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (£0.31) | £1.92 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (£2.06) | £5.41 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (£1.14) | £1.89 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (£0.26) | £0.81 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (£1.25) | £2.16 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨690 (£7) | £7 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (£0.79) | £1.92 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (£0.33) | £0.74 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 81% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,162 (£187) | £1,367 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,771 (£115) | £832 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,729 (£27) | £164 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,225 (£139) | £1,029 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,826 (£77) | £915 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,964 (£29) | £156 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (£7) | £19 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,944 (£313) | £340 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (£102) | £71 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨281 (£2.75) | £5.36 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨440 (£4.30) | £10 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,521 (£25) | £49 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,513 (£25) | £32 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,754 (£37) | £54 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,549 (£35) | £55 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨941,871 (£9,215) | £22,837 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (£0.75) | £1.23 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨812 (£8) | £59 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨216 (£2.11) | £13 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (£1.10) | £2.90 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (£2.03) | £9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨873 (£9) | £75 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨174 (£1.70) | £2.74 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨110 (£1.08) | £1.35 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨141 (£1.38) | £2.57 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (£1.36) | £1.80 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (£0.59) | £1.49 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (£3.16) | £11 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,001 (£10) | £23 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨372 (£3.64) | £22 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,159 (£11) | £100 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,641 (£16) | £54 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨119 (£1.16) | £2.65 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨251 (£2.46) | £3.79 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,103 (£343) | £295 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.59 (£0.02) | £0.20 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,579 (£15) | £35 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (£1.81) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,197 (₨122,326) in Visakhapatnam.
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